Baroness Elsa Schraeder

Delia's life was a cruel reality: the neglected and abused illegitimate daughter of a noble family, the Ellington family, she yearned for the love of her stepmother, Baroness Augusta, and younger sister, Lady Anne, who relentlessly mistreated her. Her world crumbled when she discovered a double betrayal: her beloved husband, Lord George had secretly pined for Anne, marrying Delia only to be near her sister. Simultaneously, her step mother framed her for a crime Anne committed. Overwhelmed and heartbroken, Delia's attempt to escape a death sentence led to a fatal carriage accident. But death was not the end. Delia awoke one year in the past, finding herself still engaged to George. This was her second chance, and the naive girl was gone, replaced by a woman consumed by a burning desire for revenge. Her first target: Duke Eric Carson, the powerful and wealthy man her sister Anne desperately pursued. Delia boldly approached Eric with a proposition for a contract marriage. To her surprise, Eric agreed, but with a condition: their fake marriage would become real and they can go their separate way after a year, hiding his own secret agenda. Now, armed with Eric's unexpected devotion and his willingness to lay down his life for her, Delia meticulously begins to dismantle her family's world. With Eric's help, she exposes the secrets they hide, manipulates their desires, and turns them against each other, orchestrating George’s demotion, Anne's downfall and seizing everything her sister coveted, including Duke Eric love and obsession. Will Delia and Eric be able to conquer all odds to get what they want? What happens when Eric doesn’t want their contract marriage to end? What happens when the last petal that indicates her second chance falls? ——————— EXCPRET “I can’t return your feelings, your grace,” Delia whispered, her back against the cool wall. “But I can,” Eric murmured, stepping closer. Delia’s voice trembled. “It’s not the same.” She choked out. “ No one can love me without hurting me.” “Then teach me,” he said, his breath warm on her cheek. “Teach me how to love you the way you deserve to be loved. I’m a quick study.” When she stayed silent, he sighed contentedly, a soft smile playing on his lips. “It’s alright. Just… use me. Anything you need. if you want money, ask the treasury, take as much money that’s needed. if you want power, use my name. if you want security and love, use my body.” His breath warmed her skin, his chest rose and fell with hers. "As long as it's from you, I'm happy."

In a modern world ruled by two of the most powerful and largest countries, Nelse and Remne, these two countries were fierce enemies, always ready to kill each other. Sadako , 30, is a proud, calm, righteous, honest, and respectful man, who constantly helps soldiers and civilians in the midst of war. What happens when one day, by the sea, he encounters an unknown mysterious man with blonde hair, blue eyes, high cheekbones, and a tall, powerful, intimidating body, who is unconscious and badly wounded? Will Dr.sadako help this new man? Who is this man, and what will happen when their paths cross? #bl

It was the season of rain when I first heard those melodies. Under the drenching sky, I was counting the sorrows of my life, While someone else was embracing each moment of theirs with the falling raindrops. And then, that voice... Soft, yet reaching straight to the heart- "Live, for life is but one-stay happy and spread it around. We are companions in this journey till death... Just give me your hand..." There was something magical in those words. It felt as if the rain had touched my sorrows, As if someone had called my name, As if an unseen hand was pulling me out of the darkness.. A rule-following girl who lived in fear, always hesitant. Her dreams were different, but she walked a path shaped by others' desires. She always thought about fulfilling others' wishes, suppressing her own voice, too afraid to stand up for herself. In the process of making others happy, she had lost herself. She was tired of living like this, and slowly, she realized—she wanted to be somewhere else, but she was heading in a completely different direction. On the other side was Sean—a boy who lived life with happiness, a breathtakingly handsome and popular guy at his school. A constant smile adorned his face. He, too, had his own sorrows, but he never let them weigh him down. His only belief was: "Stay happy and make others happy." Music was his dream, and he lived life on his own terms. What will happen when, on a cold, rainy night, the strings of their lives intertwine? Will their lives change too? —THE HYMN OF THE RAIN

Once hailed as the strongest Elementalist, Rex Walker was betrayed, framed, and abandoned by the world he vowed to protect. He welcomed death… but fate gave him a second chance. Reborn as a prince in a strange new world, Rex wants nothing to do with power. His magic feels broken. His soul is tired. All he craves is freedom—no more duties, no more saving anyone. He’ll wear what he wants, fight when he feels like it, and live life on his own terms—even if the world calls him selfish. But his power isn’t gone. It’s evolving. And as ancient threats rise again… The man who begged for death may be the last hope of a dying world. Even if he wants nothing to do with it.

> He lost everything. Now he has nothing left but himself William roams the ruined streets, bitter, angry, and desperate to survive in a world that has already discarded him. When he meets Elsa — a strange, emotionless girl hiding among the homeless — he sees her as just another tool to use. But Elsa isn't normal. She's unreadable. Unshakable. Unafraid. And she might not even be human. What begins as a con spirals into a descent through abandoned churches, death cults, cursed dimensions, and divine laws not meant to be broken. Because something is watching. Judging. Waiting. In a universe split between Hell, Heaven,some stories were never meant to be told. Survival is just the beginning. Fate is cruel. And sin always collects its due. This story will inculde Cosmic horrors,aswell as themes of identety and purpouse. Note:The first Volume will be purly just a set up for the rest of the volumes,so the cosmic horrors theme will be lacking atleast for the first half of the first volume

Have you ever regretted your past so deeply that you'd give anything to go back and change it? Elsa Williams, a hardworking woman, still finds herself haunted by her high school years. Not a day goes by without her mind drifting back to that particular moment—one she wishes she could erase or rewrite. If only she could find a time machine, Elsa would travel back and undo the mistakes that continue to weigh heavily on her heart. But when Elsa unexpectedly wakes up in her past, will she have the courage to face what she once ran from? Can she uncover the missing pieces and finally make peace with herself? Read on to find out.

Shantel Hale has spent her life trying to live above the dark shadows her mother’s reputation cast over her. She has seen powerful men fall at Jessica Hale’s feet— the infamous seductress popularly termed the modern day ‘Jezebel’ only to be left ruined afterwards. But unlike her sisters, who embraced their mother’s legacy to build fortunes and secure influential husbands, Shantel, the seventh and youngest daughter of Jessica Hale, had carved her own path in secret, gathering several awesome identities for herself. One of them was the elusive Elsa—an influential force in the corporate world, sought after by the most powerful executives. Invincible CEOs vie for her counsel, but she has consistently refused to step into the limelight while offering her services. Meanwhile, in a desperate bid to salvage his company that was crumbling after a scandal, Richard Domango turns to Elsa, convinced that she is the only one who can save him. Seeing that Richard had played right into her hands, Shantel will stop at nothing to demand for her pound of flesh from Richard for humiliating her in the past. But neither is ready for the sparks that begins to fly between them, especially Richard after finding out that his saviour, whom he fell helplessly for at first sight, is none other than Shantel Hale— ‘the seventh daughter of Jezebel’ and the very woman he’d felt nothing but blatant disdain for all his life. Will they allow their past to chart a vengeful path for them, or give in to the all consuming attraction growing between them in leaps and bounds by the day?

Jack was a misfit on Earth — a man who worked dozens of jobs but never found a place to belong. One night, he closed his eyes expecting another dead-end morning... and woke up in a mansion, in a kingdom at war, with a name he didn’t recognize — but a life already in ruins. Everyone hated him. Even the servants spat when he walked by. His wife? The kingdom’s top general, Elsa, who hadn’t seen him in five years and only married him due to a scandal neither of them chose. His children? Barely spoke to him. The court? Mocked him with every breath. Stripped of dignity, drowned in debt, and carrying the sins of a man he can’t remember being — Jack makes a vow: "I won’t beg for love. I won’t chase after what’s lost. But I will become someone I can respect — even if no one else ever does." But fate is not done with him. What begins as survival soon becomes revolution — one potato, one broken town, one daughter’s letter at a time. As Jack rises through impossible trials, even the kingdom’s seers whisper: "A man fated to be discarded may yet become the axis of the empire." A silent war brews at court. A prophecy looms over his children. And his estranged wife fights battles for a future Jack doesn’t even know he’s part of… In a world where everyone remembers the man he was, can Jack rewrite the story of who he’ll become?

"My name is Isolde von Adalbrecht... or is it? I can’t quite remember." Once a barefoot country girl named Liesel Maren, she was plucked from obscurity and renamed, her past erased, her voice softened, her will reshaped. Groomed by the mysterious and cruel Archduke Otto von Adalbrecht under the watchful eye of his kind sister Elsa, Isolde is thrust into the shadowy world of noble politics, court masks, and dangerous secrets. But her quiet life as a duchess shatters after the Crimson Veil Massacre, a bloodstained wedding that leaves five noble children orphaned and Isolde as their legal guardian. Her appointment as head of House von Adalbrecht sparks outrage among the aristocracy, whispers from the Church, and veiled threats from the royal court. The children, heirs to a great fortune and legacy, resent her, viewing her as a usurper in silks. Surrounded by spies, manipulated by the Empress, and shadowed by The Order, a faceless elite faction answering only to the Crown. Isolde must survive a court built on secrets, lies, and the ever-present gaze of the obsessive Crown Prince Hadrian. Amidst it all, Baron Étienne Montclair stands by her side, offering subtle loyalty and an unspoken love she cannot return. But Isolde never wanted power. She only ever wanted peace. And yet, to protect the children she never bore but came to love, she must play the part of the perfect noblewoman, until the day she can quietly leave it all behind. As her past begins to claw its way back, and as the eldest child, Friedrich, comes of age, Isolde faces a final choice: reclaim her identity and freedom… or be consumed by the very title that once saved her.

This tale chronicles the adventures of the noble vampire baroness Sophia Dominax, her husband and master Isaac, and their close companions. Set against an intricately vast backdrop, the story boasts meticulously crafted and multidimensional characters, with vivid, diverse scenes and an epic grandeur. It is a monumental work that no reader in the genre should miss.

Alejandro is a young man destined to live a unique fate, one in which he is bound to encounter Elsa Santillan III—whether for better or worse. If she dies, he will perish as well; if he dies, she will triumph. ... AI-generated cover

[Warning: Mature Content, R18+] Born with a mark that was never intended… Gifted with intelligence and skills far more advanced than her peers. Elsa Morgan didn’t experience the normal childhood that everyone had. Always been haunted by her nightmares and by unexplainable events since she was young. Elsa became a doctor to find answers. Destined to bear sufferings and do what is right for his people… Chris Jorgensen was bound to the woman he had not met yet and marked without knowing what he had done. In order to lead his kingdom to glory and victory, he must find her first no matter what it takes, even if it means crossing the other world. Two worlds apart that defy what is the norm in their worlds. Brought together by the invisible tie that binds them together. Or is it true love that defies all reasons? When accidents turn out to be fate in disguise, will they be able to reject the strong pull towards the person who turned their whole world and everything they worked hard for upside down? ******** “What the hell! I told you not to move!” Elsa shouted while running back to the man, who lifted his head and smirked at her. Elsa screamed when the naked man abruptly pulled her onto his lap and started sniffing her all over her body, especially on her chest, hair, and neck. She heard her dogs growl and come closer to the man but quickly calmed down when he gave them a quick glance, and it absolutely surprised her. “What are you doing!” Elsa pushed the naked man on the chest for she could feel him hard down there and it was making her really uncomfortable. “Your smell… Mmm… Lavender and blueberry… God, you smell divine…” The man casually said before burying his face in her neck and sniffing her hard. “You pervert!” With all her strength, Elsa pushed him once again and slapped him so hard that she also hurt her palm, making his head turn to the side on impact. She briskly stood up and shouted, “Nile, tackle! Girls guard!” In a swift move, Nile jumped to the naked man tackling and pushing him to the ground while Ciel, Gaia, and Nuri surrounded him, not removing their gaze from him while growling and showing their sharp teeth and fangs. But then a more powerful force is pulling her eyes beyond the man’s buff chest and deep in her mind she convinced herself that she would do this because she is a doctor and he is her patient– an injured patient, she reminded herself. She would look at him only to see the extent of his injuries and nothing more. She is a doctor… A licensed professional for God’s sake! ‘How can I buckle him up if it’s on the way of the strap? Should I move it to the side?’ Elsa was having a battle in her head ultimately muddled about whether she would touch it or not. From the way he looks, she is sure that he is heavy and she must use the straps properly to be able to securely drag him to her car for both their safety. ******** Chris pretended to be sleeping while he let himself heal, or so he thought. The sedative took a while to have an effect on him. But eventually, he dozed off and was unconscious for real this time. He opened his eyes and saw white walls and someone was holding his right hand. He sat up and saw the red-haired woman’s hand on top of his while her wrist was glowing. Chris’ eyes widened, he held his shoulder and shook her up, “Wake up! There’s a glowing mark on your wrist!” But no matter how hard he wakes her up, she’s not opening her eyes. “You are mine, Elsa. And I am yours.” Chris moved his face closer to hers and planted a soft gentle kiss on her lips. “Whoever you are, Elsa, I will protect you. Even if it’s from the man that you call Dad.” Chris whispered as if someone would hear him. Completed Book: CEO's Contract Obsession ********

“What did you say?” Félix asked. She repeated, “Name your price.” “What is that supposed to mean?” His voice had tapered off with an unreadable emotion that got her weak in her knees, but she held out her chin. “Didn't you once offer to pay me off? Now, make me an offer I cannot refuse. Otherwise, I will go in there"—she gestured toward the Ball—"and make everyone think you dragged me out here to take advantage of me. I know exactly what that would do to your reputation.” “Say. That. Again,” Félix said through gritted teeth as he inched closer to her. ====================== She hadn’t meant to upset him or, worse, blackmail him. She didn’t even know who he was; she only knew he looked important because of how regally he stood in the moonlit dark. Estella was the baron of Cleverdale’s youngest, born into a hard life and always kept on her toes. Her stepsisters hated her. The baroness loathed her. And her father, the only one she called family, shattered her heart when he sold her to Viscount Alistair Ravensdale to cover up his misdeeds. The night of Lady Agatha’s ball, she seized her chance and ran straight into … Duke Félix of Chateaûbriant. In the dark, he mistook her for Princess Coralie, his fiancée, and kissed her. When the moon revealed her face, something about her stuck with him. He couldn’t shake the image of her running wildly or how she smelled like white lotus with hardcore roots. But when she threatened his reputation, he refused to play along. She returned to her world of cruel sisters and an unwanted engagement. What she hadn’t prepared for was the Duke arriving at her doorstep, making two outrageous claims. One. He was the Duke of Chateaûbriant. And two. She had stolen something valuable from him that night. What had she stolen without knowing it? Or worse, what could he possibly demand as repayment? ✯Like it? Add to Library!

In a world ruled by goddesses, the strength of one’s belief determines their place in the society. Furfur, a wolf pup blessed by a goddess, and Baro, a faithless man, ascend through the divine hierarchy, from the blessed to the exalted. But upon reaching the pinnacle, they are thrust into a web of murder and deceit. As bodies fall and riddles deepen, they must unravel a sinister truth. Is the enemy within, or does something darker loom over the exalted?

In a society where the strongest, bravest, and most brutal beings rose to wealth and power, everything they had came with a price. That price was loyalty: eternal service, obedience, and slavery to the one and only lord over the lords—the supreme ruler known as the Overlord. The barons served him faithfully and dared not defy his will. They governed their towns on his behalf, maintaining order in exchange for privilege and survival. But everything changed when a new baron took charge of an independent town—Goshen, known for its flourishing cotton fields. Unlike the others, this town was not under the Overlord's control. The vibrant town and its cotton field became prey to the Overlord’s jealousy. The Overlord demanded control of the cotton fields. But the baron refused him. Enraged by the rejection, the Overlord unleashed his wrath. He slaughtered everyone in the town, burned the land to the ground, and reduced it to a lifeless ghost town. By some miracle, the baron’s son, Widen Sawyer, survived the massacre. He was taken in by an evil and power-hungry baroness from another town, who masked his identity and raised him as her own—replacing him with her dead son. But not even time and comfort could erase the pain of what was taken from Widen. He burned with one mission, and one thing kept him going: to take revenge on the Overlord for the pain and death of his loved ones. Widen vowed to destroy him.

we can't just meet for the first time and you are asking me out for marriage, I look like a whores to you, Elsa said yea you look like a whores, Damon said how dare you call me a whores when you the whore here, Elsa said gritting her teeth well you have 3minute to think about, Damon said what”are you stupid

Feared across the continent as the Bloody Duke of the South, Lucien Valecrest brought the empire to its knees in a decade-long war of rebellion. Cold, cunning, and charming in the most terrifying way, he carved a path through nobles and kings alike—until the arrow struck his heart in the emperor’s throne room. He died laughing… and then woke up ten years earlier. Now armed with a mind sharpened by war, secrets of traitors yet to act, and a forbidden blood magic only he can wield, Lucien sets his gaze on a single goal: do it all again, but better. Smarter. Faster. Bloodier. But there's a problem. Love. Specifically, them—the future enemies, allies, and pawns he once manipulated or murdered... who now keep catching his interest in all the wrong ways. A sharp-tongued baroness immune to his fear tactics. A priestess hiding a darker side. A loyal knight far too noble for her own good. And the one woman he swore he'd never fall for again. He may be a villain, but this time? He’s falling. And it’s ruining everything.

(The book also known as: Love is War: Crashing My Rivals Book 1: Class Reunion. The whole story is now free access in kindle unlimited! :) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FC352SLG) At a class reunion after ten years, my old love rival Jimmy came face-to-face with his dream princess, his ex-girlfriend Elsa. But she wasn't the pure angel he remembered—she'd transformed into a sexy, seductive vixen, and she was now tangled up with me, the playboy he once thought he'd beaten, in a way that made their past romance look like child's play... But the real shock I delivered to Jimmy went way beyond that— When he learned that after their breakup, I was the one who popped all three of Elsa's cherries—and saw his once-gorgeous black-stockinged ex-girlfriend up close, wearing an anal plug with my cum dripping from her stretched flower chamber, he got the memo: love is a fucking war, and so is fucking... One battle's loss doesn't mean shit! In the end, I won this war, hands down! I waited ten years for one fucking chance! I'm not here to prove I'm some big shot, although I'm—I'm here to shove it in my rivals faces that what I lost, I'm damn well taking back!! And as the winner, I'm gonna humiliate the loser 'til he breaks!!!

පුංචි කාලේ මම නැළවුනේම නැළවිලි ගී නොදන්න උඹ තාලෙට මුමුණපු මිමිණීමට.... මගේ පුංචි පපුව සංසුන් උනේම මං ඇහැරෙයි කියලා බයෙන් වේගෙන් ගැහුනු උඹෙ හදවතට.... අම්මා තාත්තා දීපු වටිනා කියන සෙල්ලම් බඩු වලින් මුළු ගේම පිරිලා තිබුනත්,මම සතුටු උනේම උඹෙ ඔය ආදරණීයම හිනාවට.. එහෙව් උඹ.. එහෙව් මම.. අද මෙහෙම එකම යහනක.. එකම හුස්මක් වෙනුවෙන් පොර බදින්න තරම්.. අපිට වැරදිලා කොහේ හරි.. අපිවත් නොදන්න අතීතෙක...

"The thin line between love and hate slowly disappeared when he felt her touch." Being the first born child and next in line to take over after his father, Desmond Fedorov was bound to his duties. After losing an important person in her life, Elsa dreaded the thought of losing another family member. In order to ensure the safety of the two powerful Mafia families, Elsa Marino and Desmond Federov were forced into an arranged marriage. Getting involved with a Marino was not even the last thing Desmond wanted but he had no other choice. He swore to never cross a line with his arranged wife. He wanted to be married to her only on the vows they had taken. Elsa also had no expectations from the marriage. Love was not something she expected of her new husband. She knew she would be his wife only in name. But with the growing tension and chemistry between them, how long will they manage to keep their hands off each other? With new secrets unfolding itself and the looming danger threatening to tear them apart, will the couple ever find love and peace? …… Excerpt: Desmond wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled her closer. "Let me go—" Elsa tried to push him away. He tightened his grip around her waist. "Didn't you say I could touch you anywhere I want? I am your husband after all." He gently grabbed her chin. She jerked her face to the other side and scoffed. "You wish. You are my husband only in name, remember? You want nothing from this marriage and neither do I." Keeping quiet for a while, Desmond shook his head. "I changed my mind." She frowned. "I want many things from this marriage.” He brushed the corner of her lips with his thumb. “And that includes you." …… (This is the first book of the Mafia hate and love series.) Instagram: author_sofia05 Discord: https://discord.gg/rxjSSJrzRF …..

Once a ruthless queen condemned for high treason, Seorin awakens in the body of her quietest maid—three weeks before her own execution. Now powerless, unseen, and forgotten, she must navigate the treacherous palace from the bottom to uncover her true betrayer. But her greatest enemy might be herself—the queen she once was, still alive and ruling with cold precision. She’s both the victim and the villain. Can she unseat herself before history repeats

Elsa is an ambitious girl, but who talks too much and finds herself in a critical situation due to her financial circumstances. Suddenly, an opportunity presents itself to her: a man offers to marry her in exchange for a sum of money, as much as she wants, if she accepts his conditions. What could this man be hiding?

"I want you to get married to Mr Fredrick's last Daughter,Elsa" His father wanted him to marry the Virgin Blondie. No way! Not even in this lifetime. "Elsa Fredrick? You can't be serious! She's... She's... She's boring! A nerd! God Forbid! She's not my type!" "If you don't marry Elsa and settle down, I'll take the company away from you," Mr Kingston,His father threatened, his voice very firm. Rapheal's eyes narrowed, his jaw clenched in anger. He couldn't believe his father was blackmailing him to settle for the boring girl. The Virgin Blondie! "Are you kidding me?" Rapheal spat, his voice filled with anger. "You're going to take away everything I've worked for just because I don't want to marry her?" His father's expression remained the same. "Elsa is a good girl, Rapheal. She's kind, intelligent, and comes from a good family. She's exactly what you need to stabilize your life. All you do is sleep with different types of Women, Party, Get drunk, Smoke! So irresponsible!" Rapheal scoffed, clenching his fists. "You really think I care about any of that? I don't need some boring, timid girl to 'stabilize' my life. I can take care of myself, thank you very much." "Rapheal, don't test me on this. I mean it. Marry Elsa, or lose the company. The choice is yours" Meet Rapheal Kingston, the city's most eligible and notorious bachelor, He was only twenty-five. He liked to party, smoke, and be with different women. He was very unserious with his life. He never takes things seriously except his company. Rapheal had it all – except for one thing: a belief in love. The mere mention of the word made him cringe. He hated the word MARRIAGE and LOVE. But when his father threatened to take the company he had worked so hard to build away, Rapheal had no choice but to agree to get married to Elsa...The Virgin Blondie. Meet Elsa Fredrick,A Quiet and shy college student who lived a simple life. She had always had a secret crush on Rapheal but he had never noticed her. When her father asked her to marry Rapheal, She agreed...Not Because she had a crush on him but because she wanted to get away from her stepmother and her Stepsister. Will their marriage be a disaster or will they find love in the unlikeliest places? What happens when the billionaire playboy starts falling head over heels in love with the Virgin Blondie he disliked so much?

When Anne's father leaves for work abroad, hope fills their small, struggling household. But after three long years of waiting, the joy of his return shatters when news of his tragic death arrives instead. as if grief isn't enough, his greedy brother steals the inheritance meant for Anne and her siblings, leaving them with nothing. Their mother dies shortly after from a heart attack, and 18-year-old Anne is forced to become the guardian of her younger siblings. Betrayed by family, abandoned by friends, and ignored by the world, Anne battles poverty, hunger, and despair with fierce determination. Hope begins to return through the kindness of Mr. Philip, a wealthy family friend, tension rises when his wife and two children move back in. whiles Miss Pat welcomes them warmly, her children, Elsa and Shawn, resent Anne's presence especially as their father seems to care more for the orphans than his own. But things get complicated when Shawn, despite his hatred, begins to feel intense, confusing feelings for Anne---feelings he can't understand or control.as the story unfolds, Anne must navigate the complexities of living under the same roof as Shawn, while her own emotions remain torn between the gratitude for a new life and the betrayal of losing everything she once knew. As they struggle to adjust, the line between family, resentment, and love begins to blur, forcing Anne to confront her own healing while facing the undeniable pull between herself and someone who, for the longest time, hated everything she stood for.

Everyone thinks Chess Golding is a nobody — a quiet, jobless man married into the powerful Jefferson family through an old man’s whim. To them, he’s just the useless son-in-law, a stain on the Jefferson name. But they couldn’t be more wrong. Behind the cold eyes and subtle smirks lies a man more powerful than they could ever imagine — the world’s richest tycoon, heir to the most supreme martial arts sect, and bearer of an ancient dragon bloodline long thought extinct. Bound to Elsa Jefferson through an arranged marriage crafted by her grandfather and his master, Chess hides his identity in plain sight, watching... waiting. While the Jefferson's scheme and belittle him, while power plays unravel and hidden enemies rise, Chess prepares for the day he reclaims everything they once dared to take. Elsa, the eldest and most brilliant of the Jefferson family, is torn between family duty and an unexpected connection to the man she thought was just a pawn in her grandfather’s game. But how long can Chess stay in the shadows? When revenge burns, love stirs, and ancient forces awaken — the world will finally learn: The useless son-in-law they mocked… is the Dragon they should fear.

The Steam of Night is a gripping tale of mystery, intrigue, and the clash between the forces of science and the supernatural in a Victorian-era steampunk world. At the heart of the story is Graham "Gray" Marlowe, an unassuming clerk working in the Ministry of Antiquities, whose insatiable curiosity leads him to uncover a web of dark conspiracies plaguing the fog-shrouded metropolis. Gray's investigation begins when he stumbles upon patterns in newspaper clippings detailing strange disappearances and unexplained phenomena, all linked to a mysterious phenomenon known as the "Steam of Night." This ethereal vapor, which emerges at midnight, holds the key to an ancient power called Aethercraft – a fusion of science and sorcery that allows individuals to wield supernatural abilities. Drawn deeper into this mystery, Gray soon finds himself entangled with a dangerous cult seeking to harness the Steam of Night for their own nefarious ends. Joined by a ragtag coalition of allies, including the no-nonsense Captain Elara Valen and the brilliant Aetherpsychologist Aurora Vance, Gray navigates the city's treacherous underbelly, uncovering the cult's plans to corrupt the central Aetherworks and unleash an ancient cosmic entity upon the world. Through a series of escalating conflicts, Gray demonstrates a natural affinity for Aethercraft, using his growing powers to thwart the cult's designs and uncover deeper layers of conspiracy. Gray's journey leads him to the remote Western Isles, where he discovers the Sanctum of Noctis – an ancient monastery built atop the ruins of a long-forgotten civilization that first harnessed the power of the Night Aether. Here, Gray confronts the cult's aristocratic leader, Baroness Blackwood, in a battle for control of an ancient portal known as the Moon Gate – a gateway to the realm of the looming cosmic horror, the "Ancient One." Gray's harrowing experience leaves him forever changed, his hair turned ashen white, and a deeper connection to the Night Aether. Returning to the Imperial Capital, Gray finds the city on the brink of crisis as the veil between worlds begins to shatter, unleashing supernatural chaos. Rallying his allies, including the steadfast Sister Seraphine and the brilliant inventor Clara Rivette, Gray confronts the mastermind behind the cult's machinations – the supposedly dead Prince Castor, now known as "Eclipse." In a climactic battle that threatens the very fabric of reality, Gray pushes the limits of his Aethercraft abilities, ultimately making the ultimate sacrifice to restore the balance between the mortal realm and the ancient, unknowable forces that lie beyond. In the aftermath, Gray's allies carry on his legacy, establishing new institutions to monitor and contain the lingering supernatural threats. Yet, in the final moments, a mysterious transmission from Gray himself suggests that his story is not over, hinting at the possibility of his return from the other side of the Veil, where the "Steam of Night" continues to flow eternal.

" Vanessa , I know you . I know you're hiding something " Mike said " You don't know anything about me!!" Vanessa yelled at Mike in fear and despair that she'd been caught but what scared her more was the unconscious body of Mike in front of her Vanessa's eye welled as fear crept into her heart. " Mike , Mike? , can you hear me Mike ? " ***** " I'm not normal" Vanessa Fray had been a saddled life ever since her magnificent mother died when she was just a teenager. Her dad had tried getting an arranged marriage for her but the girl is determined to fulfill her mother's wish of building up a fashion design form coupled with her desires of being a model. she looses interest in taking care of the FRAYS BUSINESS ENTERPRISE Now she just realised she's not the normal girl she thought she was Who is the CEO of Elsa Dumoreés fashion enterprise????_________Its a mystery " What am I ?" Vanessa asked herself _______its a mystery Find out more about Vanessa in : THE CEOs MYSTERY

Elsa Johnson thought she had married the love of her life—her childhood sweetheart, Liam Forbes. From stolen kisses under the summer sun to whispered promises of forever, he was her world. But the man she once knew is gone. Now, she wakes up gasping for air, trapped in a drowning container, and staring into the cold, merciless eyes of the man who was supposed to protect her. Her husband. Her executioner. The love she cherished was a lie. The marriage she dreamed of was a trap. And the boy who once held her hand is now the man who wants her dead. But if Liam thinks she’ll die without a fight, he’s gravely mistaken. Because Elsa refuses to be his victim.